How far is Washington, NH from Salem, NH?
The driving distance from Washington, NH to Salem, NH is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Salem.
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Start on South Main Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Road
1.5 km · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pelham, Salem
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Pelham Road
2278 ft · 1 min · Pelham Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Franklin Pierce Highway
Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Washington and Light Rain near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Salem?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Washington and 36.5 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Washington and Light Rain near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Salem. Straight-line distance: 52.61 mi (84.66 km).
#1 Washington
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 43.1759100, -72.0967500 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.200866, 42.788382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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